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Each year, thousands of Oklahomans reap the benefits provided by Career and Technology Education. Read highlights about individuals who applied what they learned and became successful employees, entrepreneurs and leaders in business organizations.

Latest Issue

Issue No. Twelve

  • Travis Brorsen uses valuable lessons learned in FFA enabling him to be in the right place at the right time.
  • Heather Eccard emerges from life-changing events to change her career path and now helps change the lives of others at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital.
  • Managers at Wilco Machine and Fabrication, Inc. fine tune leadership skills.
  • A healthy partnership supplies Unity Health Center with well-trained health professionals.
  • Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Principal Investigator Dr. Joel Guthridge mentors and provides leadership at Great Plains Technology Center.
  • Case IH Agriculture invests in safety training at Great Plains Technology Center

Issue No. Eleven

  • Heading down a dark, lonely path, Melissa Stonebarger found her “light” through graphic design.
  • Terri Starr Salazar is ready to tackle “anything” with skills and self-confidence developed at Caddo Kiowa Technology Center.
  • Kingfisher Regional Hospital partners to train skilled healthcare providers.
  • B-R-B Roofing and Manufacturing creates new markets.
  • New hires at Scale Source depend on Canadian Valley’s authentic and interactive training.
  • Deaf since childhood, Kirt Billings’ passion for aircraft mechanics helps him discover the sky’s the limit.

Issue No. Ten

  • Safety training flourishes with Alliance Training Center in Wynnewood.
  • Garen Martens Manufacturing employees update skills in northwest Oklahoma.
  • Together Ada Fire Department and PTC provide volunteer firefighter training close to home.
  • “100 % Cowboy” Jason Meadows learned to work hard in Calera, Okla. Agricultural Education and FFA.
  • Abused, neglected and abandoned as a child, Josh Shipp had no idea the impact DECA would make on his life.
  • Blending visual art with music, Richard Hight  motivates and entertains more than one million people

Issue No. Nine

  • On her own while still in high school, Anastasia Boyd learns professionalism in Business Professionals of America.
  • Matt Dowling uses skills to work on soldier-less Army robots and “intelligent” designs.
  • Blaire Stevison dreams of becoming a NASCAR crew chief.
  • Tiffany McHenry works toward independence by pursuing nontraditional career in auto repair.
  • Tyler Piercey achieves goal of acceptance into prestigious NASCAR Technical Institute.
  • INTEGRIS Blackwell Regional Hospital and Pioneer Technology Center, a 36-year partnership works to keep Blackwell-area residents healthy.

Issue No. Eight

  • Counselor Malena Woodward offers realistic college perspective in biomedical sciences.
  • Former engineering major Bryan Kitzrow knows the value of preparation for college engineering success.
  • Andrew Aday plans a career in biomedical engineering after taking mission trips with his father.
  • In her “dream size” classroom, Kelli Carnes enjoys teaching students excited about science.
  • Seth Booth, former Canadian Valley Technology student, excels in MIT’s engineering program.
  • Martha Wallace finds her dream career through pre-engineering courses.

Issue No. Seven

  • Dee Jarvis, Tire Assembly-Mechanical/ Electrical Design Engineer at Goodyear serves as a pre-engineering adviser in hopes of finding “homegrown” engineers.
  • Jose Hernandez considers a career in pediatric medicine.
  • Julie Smiley-Foster is a Project Lead the Way Sciences Instructor and National Board Certified Teacher.
  • Counselor Lynn Gatlin shares her best and brightest students with a pre-engineering program to increase their opportunities.
  • Sarah Simpson-Warrior applies her math skills in hands-on learning.
  • Kaylee Price, a high school junior considering a career as a cardiologist.

Issue No. Six

  • Air Liquide safeguards employees with specialized safety training.
  • Woman-owned Jeneyco Overhead Door expands into commercial and government sectors.
  • OSU Fire Service Training partnership enables rural volunteer firefighters to train close to home.
  • OU Dental Hygiene training serves students close to home.
  • Snap-On partners train diesel technicians in nation’s first Diesel Diagnostic Training and Certification Center.
  • Spencer Machine Works updates technology and employee training to match customer expectations.

Issue No. Five

  • Chad Matter switches from accounting to new career in hospitality.
  • Micky Marsee teaches women skills learned in 30-year electrical career.
  • Rosie Ashley rises from ashes of abuse to success and a full life.
  • Jamie Andrews combines masonry with language and culture skills learned during a semester in Mexico.
  • Body Solid keeps Cecilia Holle’s passion for fitness in shape, with help from a small business development program.
  • Trevor Hardway champions CareerTech around the world.

Issue No. Four

  • Joel Illgen, gifted high school student with Attention Deficit Disorder, flourishes in rigorous biomedical program.
  • Raynece Leader-Thompson, student inventor of a math game, learns tricks of marketing trade.
  • Nicole Hoffman exchanges future-threatening stubborn streak for culinary scholarship and success.
  • Shae Carroll earns double boost toward engineering major through Digital Media program.
  • Michele Seiber fulfills back-burner, lifetime dream when she becomes emergency medical technician.
  • Naseam Mayahi nurtured a new-found interest in dentistry through a CareerTech dental program while in college.

Issue No. Three

  • Francine Jambard worked her way up to lead technician at Hillcrest Spine-Orthopedic Center through the Surgical Technology program.
  • Zac Winkle solidified career plans in computer design while achieving three simultaneous graduations.
  • Tracy Rogers realized her full potential through the FOCUS program while working with SkillsUSA.
  • Tanner Pullen pursues interactive media training for future employment opportunities.
  • Boral Brick utilized the Training for Industry program to increase employee efficiency and expand production.
  • Jeremy Taylor cooks his way into the prestigious Scottsdale Culinary Institute through his CareerTech Culinary Arts program.

Issue No. Two

  • Josh Brooks turned a computer repair and networking certification into a full-time job.
  • Sheila DeCarlo, a single mother who used her computer aided drafting skills to become independent.
  • Ameristar Fence Co., Tulsa - based creator of a security fence used internationally in need of employee training and increased sales.
  • Kyle Ensley, past FCCLA state officer with sights on international business and "American Idol."
  • Layne Marshall, a rodeo competitor who developed leadership skills and a radiology tech career.
  • Katie Gage, graduated from high school, CareerTech and college at the same time.

Issue No. One

  • Ashlee Fritts, an artistic high school junior who turned love for drawing into a career in drafting.
  • Christopher Nelson used his skills to become owner of a photography and design business.
  • Donovan Tate used his culinary and military experiences to land a top chef's job.
  • United Linen and Uniform Rental, a family-owned business utilized training for employees.
  • Tia O’Neal became aware of the opportunities in the health field and pursued a teaching degree.
  • Alan Whipple received assistance opening a successful heating and air conditioning business.

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